"I scrambled out, just trying to keep my eyes downfield for the big play. I learned that from watching Aaron Rodgers play when I was in college. I learned that from watching him. He always kept his eyes downfield for the big play when he'd scramble. It's just one of those things, sometimes you've got to throw it away, sometimes you're going to have to run for two or three, or maybe 20 . . . Crabtree did an excellent job of continuing to run."

It's one thing to have the poise to keep his eyes downfield; it's another to have the talent to hit Crabtree in stride from that distance. Carr is now on pace to finish the regular season with 4,132 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, 7 interceptions and a 65.9 completion percentage. If he keeps up his stellar play, there's reason to believe the Raiders will make their first playoff appearance since 2002.

Brandon Hall
- Brandon Hall is the Content Director for STACK. He graduated from Lafayette College with a Bachelor's degree in English. He was a four-year letter winner at tight end on Lafayette's FCS football team, finishing second on the squad in receiving his senior year. He's passionate about fitness, nutrition,
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